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The Red Wheelbarrow By William Carlos Williams
“The Red Wheelbarrow” by William Carlos Williams is a simple sentence with no punctuation or capitalization in the form of an eight-line, free-verse poem. It communicates a theme of childlike simplicity and acceptance. Its structure and tone make it seem like a childhood memory. Children tend to focus on insignificant details and do not analyze situations; neither does the poem. The words “so much” establish value in a seemingly trivial item, which is a common practice of children. Williams describes the wheelbarrow as “glazed with rain,” which helps the reader to imagine the wheelbarrow as shiny, clean, and picturesque. The quiet, calm period after rain is a time of reflection and serenity during which the world is calm, peaceful, and stoic.
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